United States
$105k–$160kMid–senior typical pay, 2024–25.
Work–life
60
Reporting deadlines create peak periods.
Pay reflects sector, responsibility and technical depth. Climate, reporting and supply-chain expertise command premiums.
Demand is supported by disclosure rules, investor scrutiny and organizations’ need to manage physical and transition risks.
The pay ladder
Entry analyst1Specialist2Manager3Director4Executive leader5
Entry analyst
United States, 2024–25 estimate.
Specialist
United States, 2024–25 estimate.
Manager
United States, 2024–25 estimate.
Director
United States, 2024–25 estimate.
Executive leader
United States, 2024–25 estimate.
Pay and life by country
Typical mid-to-senior packages, hours and leave — not entry stipends. Figures are rounded bands with a year and market in the notes.
South Korea
₩60M–₩100MMid–senior typical pay, 2024–25.
Work–life
48
Corporate reporting cycles can be demanding.
Japan
¥6M–¥11MMid–senior typical pay, 2024–25.
Work–life
55
Work depends on corporate role and sector.
Germany
€65k–€100kMid–senior typical pay, 2024–25.
Work–life
68
Leave culture supports balance.
United Kingdom
£55k–£95kMid–senior typical pay, 2024–25.
Work–life
62
Consulting and reporting deadlines vary.
Singapore
S$85k–$140kMid–senior typical pay, 2024–25.
Work–life
58
Regional reporting work can peak.
What it pays around the world
United States$110k–$160k
South Korea₩60M–₩100M
Japan¥6M–¥11M
Germany€65k–€100k
United Kingdom£55k–£95k
SingaporeS$85k–$140k
United States
Experienced roles, 2024–25.
South Korea
Experienced roles, 2024–25.
Japan
Experienced roles, 2024–25.
Germany
Experienced roles, 2024–25.
United Kingdom
Experienced roles, 2024–25.
Singapore
Experienced roles, 2024–25.
Key numbers
Disclosure pressure
Climate-risk focus
Cross-functional work
Global relevance
Who employs them
Microsoft
Major corporate sustainability employer.
Unilever
Global consumer-goods sustainability programs.
IKEA
Retail and circularity initiatives.
World Resources Institute
Research and policy organization.
ERM
Global sustainability consultancy.
CDP
Environmental disclosure platform.
Where the demand is going
Demand is strongest where reporting rules, energy transition and supply-chain risk create urgent evidence needs.
Careers benefit from combining a domain specialty with strong data, assurance and communication skills.
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